Anthony Gordon could be set to leave Newcastle this summer after joining the club from Everton in January 2023
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Speculation surrounding Anthony Gordon's future at Newcastle United has intensified, with European heavyweights Bayern Munich and Barcelona reportedly making fresh advances for the England international.
The 25-year-old winger enjoyed a standout season in Europe after netting 10 times in the Champions League – including a goal against Barcelona in August – and a summer departure has been widely anticipated.
Reports from Sky Sports Germany indicate that Bayern Munich have directly presented Gordon's representatives with terms for a five-year contract. However, the Bundesliga champions are understood to be prepared to explore alternative targets should Newcastle's valuation not decrease.
Meanwhile, various Spanish media outlets suggest that Gordon's agents have been photographed in discussions with Barcelona's director of football, Deco.
The Catalan club may be in the market for new attacking talent, particularly as Gordon's England teammate Marcus Rashford is expected to return to Manchester United upon the expiry of his loan deal this summer.
Gordon could potentially replace his England teammate Marcus Rashford at Barcelona
Gordon could potentially replace his England teammate Marcus Rashford at Barcelona (Getty)
Newcastle are reportedly holding out for a fee in the region of £80 million for the player, a figure approximately double what they paid Everton in January 2023.
It remains unclear whether any of his potential suitors are willing to meet this substantial asking price.
When approached for comment, Newcastle United declined to respond.
Gordon has 17 international caps for England since making his Three Lions debut in March 2024 in a friendly against Brazil.
He is expected to be included in Thomas Tuchel’s squad for this summer’s World Cup after returning to the Newcastle bench in Saturday’s 3-1 win over Brighton following a minor injury setback.
Gordon was also part of the England squad that made it to the final of Euro 2024 under Gareth Southgate.
However, he was an unused substitute in six of England’s seven games, and was limited to a brief cameo appearance in the team’s 0-0 draw with Slovenia in the group stage.